Shannon’s Studio Notes

I had to order one now, now, now. You can, too. Yay, Franklin!
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Nikol Lohr of Yarn and Felt School fame and Cathy McQuitty-Dreiling have created two FANTASTIC new products for those of you who like to dye fiber with Jacquard acid dyes. There’s the Acid Dye Quick Reference, a portable swatch book featuring actual hand-dyed examples of all 40 Jacquard acid dye colors ($35) and the Acid [...]

Straight from a press release in my inbox:
Coats & Clark is now introducing two new Red Heart eco-yarns with a “Friendly to our Earth™” theme. Red Heart Eco-Cotton Blend and Red Heart Eco-Ways are manufactured in the United States using recycling discarded materials.
Eco-Ways™ is an innovative, easy-care product that lessens the impact on the [...]

Check out this list of online resources if you don’t have a fabric store near you that stocks eco-chic-friendly fabrics. I have to say that knit bamboo jersey is just about my favorite lightweight fabric these days in shirts and dresses — drape-y, soft, easy to wear. It even wicks heat away from your body, [...]